Load Planner (hybrid: Onsite & Remote)

US Foods

Rosemont, Illinois, US
Base: $65,000 - $100,000; bonus/equity: annual inc...
Hybrid
Inbound load planning
Transportation management system (tms) utilization
Carrier selection and routing
Responsible for planning and executing transportation services from vendor shipping locations to US Foods distribution facilities, and 3rd party cross dock facilities, while ensuring on time delivery and maximizing freight income

Job Summary

  • Responsible for planning and executing transportation services from vendor shipping locations to US Foods distribution facilities, and 3rd party cross dock facilities, while ensuring on time delivery and maximizing freight income.
  • Perform inbound load planning activities through consolidation of purchase orders, routing and selecting carriers to meet service and freight income expectations by utilizing the Transportation Management System (TMS).
  • Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Matching Summary

Responsible for planning and executing transportation services from vendor shipping locations to US Foods distribution facilities, and 3rd party cross dock facilities, while ensuring on time delivery and maximizing freight income.

Salary

Base: $65,000 - $100,000; Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive plan bonus; Benefits: Health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, disability, ESPP, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Inbound load planning
  • Transportation Management System (TMS) utilization
  • Carrier selection and routing
  • Freight cost reduction
  • On-time delivery tracking
  • Communication with stakeholders

Nice-to-have

  • Process change management
  • Fast-paced environment adaptability
  • Interpersonal skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years logistics experience
  • Prior TMS applications experience
  • JDA experience preferred
  • Proficient in PC and Windows applications

Work Rights

Not specified

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